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Wendy Foster studied German for 4 years in Munich. She fell in love with the lifestyle, and worked there for 25 years, intermittently bouncing back to Paris to complete her MA in French.

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An effective, beginner-friendly guide to German Whether you're planning a trip to a German-speaking country, have a German-speaking friend, or are just plain curious about learning a challenging, popular, and fun new language, German For Dummies is a quick and practical way to get up-to-speed on the basics. You'll explore common phrases used in everyday situations, learn to understand widely used expressions, and find out how to integrate German into your life. Build your vocabulary and practice your reading, writing, and speaking with easy-to-follow lessons and examples. **Inside...

• Learn German words and grammar
• Jumpstart your German listening comprehension
• Polish your conversation skills
• Expand your German vocabulary
• Navigate German business settings
• Interact with German speakers

• Use common German expressions**

  Inhalt

  Introduction 1

  Part 1: Getting Started with German 7

  Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little German 9

  Chapter 2: Pronunciation Basics 23

  Chapter 3: Meeting and Greeting 33

  Chapter 4: Getting Numbers, Time, and Measurements Straight 45

  Chapter 5: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic German Grammar 57

  Chapter 6: Talking About Home and Family 79

  Part 2: German in Action 89

  Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 91

  Chapter 8: Asking for Directions 111

  Chapter 9: Guten Appetit! Dining Out and Going to the Market 131

  Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy 155

  Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications 171

  Chapter 12: Recreation and the Great Outdoors 189

  Part 3: German on the Go 209

  Chapter 13: Going Out on the Town 211

  Chapter 14: Planning a Trip 231

  Chapter 15: Making Sense of Euros and Cents 241

  Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and Buses 251

  Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay 271

  Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies 287

  Part 4: The Part of Tens 305

  Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up German Quickly 307

  Chapter 20: Ten Things Never to Say in German 313

  Chapter 21: Ten Favorite German Expressions 319

  Chapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound German 323

  Part 5: Appendices 327

  Appendix A: German-English Mini-Dictionary 329

  Appendix B: Verb Tables 347

  Appendix C: Answer Key 359

  Index 363